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Throwback Photos of BC Coast Pilots at work

The BC Coast Pilots have been dedicated to keeping 15,000 miles of the province’s waters safe since the mid-1800s. As you may be aware, Pilotage is required within Compulsory Pilotage Areas on vessels by the Pilotage Act and under the Canadian Transportation Act. Our Pilots use vast knowledge of local waters to protect B.C.’s ecologically-sensitive marine habitat by guiding ships safely in and out of ports and waterways. Here are some throwback shots all taken on our beautiful coast.

Pilots about to board at Alcan berth Kitimat

 

Dream Island loading logs in Crofton

 

Lowlands Spirit preparing to depart Trincomali Anchorage

 

An outbound grain ship approaching Triple island, captured from the deck of the Pilot Launch

 

Maersk Transporter- Oceancleanup in Duncan Bay  

 

Pilot boarding Pan Delight while at anchor off Stephens Island south west of Prince Rupert

 

Arriving English Bay Anchorages @ 0630 on a cargo ship.

 

MV Topas heaving anchor by moonlight in Plumper Sound

 

Transiting Boundary Pass with Mount Baker looming in the distance

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